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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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